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Pathology Managed Services Policy Guidance Development – DHSC Call for Evidence launched

Many of you will be aware of the work undertaken by BIVDA and members over the last six months to make the case to DHSC for improving the approach to the procurement of Pathology Managed Services in the NHS. This has now culminated in a "call for evidence" launched last week by DHSC. This call for evidence will be the…
Ben Kemp
June 16, 2025
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WHO consultation: Defining the term “diagnostics”

WHO invites stakeholders to participate in this important consultation on the definition of the term “diagnostics.” This public consultation seeks to gather input from experts and stakeholders on the term “Diagnostics,” which currently has no official definition within WHO. While related definitions exist in WHO publications and other international references, none comprehensively encompass all types of diagnostics. Your feedback will…
Ben Kemp
May 14, 2025
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Reminder: Research and Development tax relief advance clearances consultation

Only a few weeks to go until the government's R&D tax relief advance clearances consultation closes. The consultation explores introducing clearances for R&D tax reliefs to reduce error and fraud, enhance certainty, and improve customer experience. The government seeks feedback on whether such a system would achieve these goals and which design or approach would be most effective. R&D Tax…
Ben Kemp
May 6, 2025
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Men’s Health Strategy consultation launched

The government has launched England’s first ever men’s health strategy. The 12-week call for evidence will gather vital insights from the public, health and social care professionals, academics and employers so the government can properly consider how to prevent and tackle the biggest issues facing men from all backgrounds. It will ask for their views on what is working and what more…
Ben Kemp
April 29, 2025
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Member input needed: Research and Development tax relief advance clearances consultation

There is only a month to go until the government's R&D tax relief advance clearances consultation closes. The consultation explores introducing clearances for R&D tax reliefs to reduce error and fraud, enhance certainty, and improve customer experience. The government seeks feedback on whether such a system would achieve these goals and which design or approach would be most effective. R&D…
Ben Kemp
April 22, 2025
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UK SMI V 5: Laboratory diagnosis of hepatitis C virus – member input required

This UK SMI provides a detailed review of initial and supplemental laboratory-based serological and Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAAT) for the detection and exclusion of Hepatitis C virus (HCV). You can find further information here. Due to the Easter Bank holidays, the deadline for comments has been extended to 25th April 2025. To contribute to the consultation, please use the survey…
Ben Kemp
April 15, 2025
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UKHSA launches call for evidence to tackle rising TB

UKHSA has launched a call for evidence to help shape the next 5-year Tuberculosis (TB) National Action Plan for England, which will run from 2026 to 2031. The latest data for England show that TB rates are rising, and TB epidemiology is changing. TB rates are diverging further from the trajectory required to achieve WHO elimination targets. Renewed action is…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2025
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Trump Tariffs: member views needed by DBT

DBT have requested feedback and submissions on how the UK government should respond to President Trump's tariffs, including the impact of retaliatory tariffs by the UK. We are currently assessing the announcements to evaluate the impact on IVD manufacturing and components and will update members in due course. In the meantime, we would greatly appreciate if members could provide feedback on…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2025
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Call for evidence: Financing and Scaling UK Science and Technology: Innovation, Investment, Industry

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has launched an inquiry into Financing and Scaling UK Science and Technology: Innovation, Investment, Industry. Submissions are welcome until 23:59, Friday, 9 May 2025. The Committee is keen to explore strategic questions around the UK’s science and technology priorities; and the role of public sector investment, private sector investment, and governmental policy…
Ben Kemp
March 25, 2025
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